Lucknow, Jun 12 (PTI) A Lucknow-Delhi flight was delayed on Friday after a hoax bomb threat was received shortly before it was to take off from the airport here, officials said.
The IndiGo flight carrying around 180 passengers was scheduled to depart from Lucknow for Delhi at 10.45 am.
Sources told PTI the crew of the aircraft received information about a possible bomb threat on board.
Following the alert, the aircraft was held back at the apron and security personnel began checking the plane and other areas as part of the precautionary measures, they said.
Another source told PTI that a tissue paper with “bomb” written on it was found inside the lavatory of the aircraft, leading to the panic but it was a hoax.
No bomb or any harmful substance had been found in the aircraft during the inspection, the official said, adding further legal and security procedures were underway.
An IndiGo spokesperson said shortly before take-off, a security threat was noticed onboard IndiGo flight 6E 2111 scheduled to operate from Lucknow to Delhi.
“Following the established protocol, we informed the relevant authorities immediately and are fully cooperating with them in carrying out the necessary security checks. The aircraft will operate its journey to Delhi post securing relevant clearances,” the spokesperson said in a statement.
“We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers and are making all efforts to minimise it, including offering them refreshments and timely updates. As always, safety and security of our customers, crew and aircraft are our topmost priorities,” the official added. PTI KIS DV DV
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